Rare 17c., revived from late 18c. in sense "to strive (alongside another) for the attainment of something" and regarded early 19c. in Britain as a Scottish or American word. Market sense is from 1840s (perhaps a back-formation from competition); athletics sense attested by 1857. Related: Competed; competing.

Example Sentences for competing

France is competing alarmingly with us in the use of the revolver.

In 1870 the government decided to buy a large number of competing lines.

All the while, their voices had been rising louder and louder, competing for attention.

As you may imagine, the calamity roused the rage of the competing boat.

Owners vied with each other in sounding his praises and competing for his services.

It was not to be expected, considering the fact that they were competing with boys.

After a consultation, we decided to help him, as these coolies were competing with our trade.